Group Calls on FG, Ogun, Oyo govt. to rehabilitate lbadan/Akanran/Dagbolu Ijebu Igbo and Ibadan Ijebu Ode road

 

The federal Government has been called upon to immediately repair the Ibadan IJEBUI ode,Ibadan DAGBOLU Iebu Igbo roads to ease socio economic activities of the people .

Speaking with newsmen ,a group of concerned motorists plying the two roads lamented the deplorable condition of the roads 

They noted with dismay that the poor state of these roads had been causing gridlock on a daily basis .

They expressed their grave concern that IJEBUI IGBO which is the Headquarters of IJEBUI North Local government is completely almost cut off from Ogun and Oyo States due to pathetic condition of the road leading to the town 

They said no vehicles can ply the road without mechanical faults due to deep potholes and slanting conditions making driving a hell for motorists.

They called on Ogun State Governor Mr Dapo Abiodun and his counterpart from Oyo State Engineer Seyi Makinde to collaborate with the federal Ministry of Works and Housing  towards the immediate rehabilitation of these two affected roads in the best interest of the people 

They particularly called on the Minister of Works ,former Governor of Enugu  ,Mr Umuahi  to send an Inspection Team to those roads to assess the level of damages with the  view to  finding an immediate solution and fixing the roads.

Oyo HOS Hails Civil Servants as Public Service Games Reach Final Stage, Kick-Off Female PSG Wing

 

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni, has commended civil servants across the Ministries, Departments and Agencies for their display of sportsmanship from the beginning to the final stage of the Public Service Games just as she officially inaugurated the women's wing of the football competition.

She stated this during a football match between the Environment and Health teams, which ended with 2-1 score at the Ikolaba High School Mini Sports Complex, Agodi-GRA, Ibadan.

Mrs. Oni emphasized that the objective of the games is to unify all service members through sports competition, allowing them to exhibit their talents, noting that, the event has been enjoyable since the beginning.

The Head of Service hinted that the Legislature, Judiciary, and Executive branches of government participated in the 2025 Public Service Games, adding that medical professionals advocate for the health benefits of the sports.

Mrs. Olubunmi Oni encouraged players from the various MDAs to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and continue their football training even after the conclusion of the Public Service Games in anticipation of a more significant and improved match next season.

Following the competition, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, expressed satisfaction with the games and urged participants from all sectors to consistently embrace sportsmanship in future competitions. 

She said, "Our players performed very well  in this match, there must be a winner and a loser, we will strive for better results in the next PSG season."

In the semi-finals, the Environment Sector advanced to the final stage after defeating the Health Sector 2-1, while the Security and Safety Sector overcame the Judiciary Sector with a 2-0 victory. 

The final showdown will take place between the Security and Safety Sector and the Environment Sector at the Adamasingba Sports Complex, Ibadan.

In the female segment of the PSG, the Education Sector triumphed over the Security and Safety Sector with a 2-0 score, and the Health Sector defeated the House of Assembly Sector 2-0.

Fans and spectators described the football matches as highly competitive, entertaining and a significant highlight of the Public Service Week celebration.

Abiodun Atilola

 Media Officer to the SSG/HOS  

September, 3 2025.

REPAIR IJEBU-ODEI IBADAN DAGBOLU IBADAN IJEBUI IGBO ROAD ,GROUP URGES GOVT.

 

The federal Government has been called upon to immediately repair the Ibadan IJEBUI ode,Ibadan DAGBOLU Iebu Igbo roads to ease socio economic activities of the people .

Speaking with newsmen ,a group of concerned motorists plying the two roads lamented the deplorable condition of the roads 

They noted with dismay that the poor state of these roads had been causing gridlock on a daily basis .

They expressed their grave concern that IJEBUI IGBO which is the Headquarters of IJEBUI North Local government is completely almost cut off from Ogun and Oyo States due to pathetic condition of the road leading to the town 

They said no vehicles can ply the road without mechanical faults due to deep potholes and slanting conditions making driving a hell for motorists.

They called on Ogun State Governor Mr Dapo Abiodun and his counterpart from Oyo State Engineer Seyi Makinde to collaborate with the federal Ministry of Works and Housing  towards the immediate rehabilitation of these two affected roads in the best interest of the people 

They particularly called on the Minister of Works ,former Governor of Enugu  ,Mr Umuahi  to send an Inspection Team to those roads to assess the level of damages with the  view to  finding an immediate solution and fixing the roads.

Hon. Prince seyi Lawal Commissions Borehole Projects in Ikeja Constituency 1

In a bid to improve access to clean water in his constituency, the lawmaker representing Ikeja Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. seyi Lawal, has commissioned two new borehole water projects in Ward C.

The projects, located at Ogunsolu Street and Obaganwa Street, are part of Hon. Lawal’s grassroots development initiatives aimed at meeting the basic needs of residents.

At the commissioning ceremony, Chairman of the Onikere Community Development Association (CDA), Mr. Olatunji Tikolo, commended the lawmaker for addressing a long-standing need in the community.

> “We’ve had many representatives in the House of Assembly, but none have remembered our ward like this. We sincerely appreciate Hon. Lawal for thinking of us,” Tikolo said.

In his remarks, Hon. Lawal expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve and reiterated his commitment to the development of the constituency.

> “This is just a start—more projects are on the way. We have concrete plans for our youth, widows, and traders. My goal is to make life better for everyone in Ikeja Constituency 1,” he stated.

He also called on the CDA and residents to take ownership of the boreholes and maintain them properly, assuring them of his continued support.

> “If there are any technical issues beyond your control, don’t hesitate to reach out to my office,” he said.

Also present at the event was the councillor representing Ward C in Ikeja Local Government, Hon. Obadeyi Olayinka, who described the project as life-changing.

> “Water is life, and today, Hon. Lawal has brought life to our community. We will ensure these boreholes are well-maintained so that residents benefit for years to come,” he pledged.

The newly commissioned boreholes are part of Hon. Lawal’s broader agenda to enhance infrastructure and improve the quality of life across Ikeja Constituency 1.

OLUBADAN CORONATION COMMITTEE KICKS OFF

The Inaugural Committee meeting  leading to the Coronation of the 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was held today under the Chairmanship of Chief Bayo Oyero.

The meeting, which had the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters,  Hon Demola Ojo in attendance  deliberated on the September 26 event.

During the meeting, a one-week Programme of activities was agreed upon.

A release signed by the Commissioner for Information Prince Dotun Oyelade said that the programme will start  on Monday,  September 22 with an Interdenominational service at the Olubadan Palace  oke Aremo to be organised by the Central Council for Ibadan Indegines, CCII.

This will be followed with Cultural Day on Tuesday promoted by the CCII and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

According to the release there will be a Coronation Lecture to be delivered by Prof Toyin Falola.

Thursday will witness Mega Praise worship at the Civic Centre Idi Ape while on Friday the CORONATION of the new Olubadan will take place at Mapo Hall.

The commissioner said that the Inaugural meeting was attended by  representatives of the Olubadan which included the Asipa Olubadan designate Oba Hamidu Ajibade, Chief Nureni Adisa and Chief Adeola Oloko,  media Aide to the Olubadan.

Others are the Commissioners for Culture and Tourism, Women Affairs and Information. 

The  local government council Chairmen of Egbeda and Ibadan South East  represented the 11 local government councils in Ibadanland while the House of Assembly Hon member for Ibadan South East was also there.

 The Governor's Protocol Director General and the Permanent Secretaries  Protocol and the Ministry of Local government and Chieftaincy Matters were also at the meeting.

UI Muslim Alumni's Mentorship Programme Graduates 57 Youngsters

 

The Forerunner Welfare Foundation (FWF) has graduated  57  young professionals from its  Next Gen-Ideate, NGI 2024  Cohort Programme. 

The maiden  Graduation and Send Off Ceremony, held at Professor Musa Abdul Civic Centre, University of Ibadan Central Mosque, was attended by members of the foundation from far and near, professionals, and scholars from different fields.    

The FWF, which evolved from the University of Ibadan Muslim Brotherhood, UIMB, is a not-for-profit body of Muslim graduates of the University of Ibadan who operate in different spheres of human endeavours .

Chief Moderator of FWF, Engr. Ganiyu Babatunde explained that the NextGen-Ideate, NGI was aimed at bringing young people together and mentoring them on how to survive and excel in the society.

He encouraged the mentees to actively apply and utilize the knowledge and skills they have learned, as the practical application was crucial for their professional development.

Earlier in his welcome address, FWF Board of Trustee  Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Hammed said the mentor-mentee relationship precludes a one-off affair, saying it is something to be nurtured to the point that today's mentees become tomorrow's mentors.

He maintained that NGI has the potential to be the desired catalyst to bridge the gap and empower the young ones to contribute meaningfully to

national development.

"It is no longer an idea that will not die; we will nurture it to become a movement to drive positive change for generations in Nigeria and beyond. It is not about FWF anymore; it is about us, it's about the Ummah'.

The Next Gen-Ideate, NGI Programme Director, Dr Tunji Owoseni, said 

the scheme  was aimed at cultivating a dynamic 

community of Muslims, where finalist students of higher institutions of learning, fresh graduates, 

and early career professionals could come together to learn, grow, and create their future and sustainable paths.

"This informs the slogan for the scheme—NGI, ...going 

further together."

He explained that apart from  creating interactions between experienced mentors and upcoming 

mentees, the NGI serves as a vibrant networking platform 

dedicated to supporting the personal and professional development of the participants. 

Delivering their lectures, the CEO,  Vanguard Pharmacy, Pharm. Taofik Odukoya, and the Group Head, Retail & SME (South-West), Lotus Bank,  Alhaji Saheed Amoo  emphasized that career development provides a clearer roadmap to success.

The duo explained that mentorship is about guidance, wisdom, and support  urging the mentees to be resilient and adaptive in any situation they find themselves .

In his remarks, the Chief Imam, University of Ibadan, Professor Abdul Rahman Oloyede, applauded the members of the FWF for the good job of giving back to their alma mater, urging them to always remember Islam in all thier endeavours. 

In her valedictory speech, the best mentee of the year, Miss Alimot Otun, expressed gratitude to the foundation, the mentors, and facilitators, adding that the NGI programme had reshaped the minds of the mentees and had ignited an enduring passion to pursue their vision with focus.

Other outstanding mentees  who received awards are Mr Shehu Salahudeen and Miss Aisha Alao.

VIDEO: Oyo CPS on Monday + Makinde is Results-Driven, says Gospel Artiste, Babatunmise

A leading gospel music singer, Babatunmise Agboola, has described Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, as a results-driven leader who allows his results to speak for him.

Agboola, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of The Best Event Company, stated this during an interview with The People’s Verdict.

According to him, “Governor ‘Seyi Makinde is an action-driven man who does not talk too much, and some of us have learnt a lot from that. He just allows the actions and the results to speak. In my few years on earth, I have learnt that nobody argues with result and the result is showing.”

Speaking on the effects of the Makinde administration on his industry, the gospel crooner said, “I am in the events world and I sing as well. I am an active player in the industry. One cannot but mention how good the roads are now. It is easier to navigate, to move in and out of town. With that, our job gets easier. We can move at anytime. Even the night life in the city is a lot better now. We now have malls running 24 hours in the city. Before now, it was never like that. Of course, if the security and the roads were not good enough, all of that would not thrive. For me, a direct beneficiary of that, I think it has really helped my business to be better and to do more.”

Agboola linked the ease of conducting business to a surge in the revenue of service providers in the state. 

His words: “I was saying to somebody recently that before now it was not easy to charge what you are worth; you would be scared because you would hear things like ‘Ibadan people will not pay’. 

But all of that has changed. Now, people are paying for the value they are getting except if your value is substandard, that is when you will be shy to charge people. Right now, I see clients within the city paying for the value you are bringing to the table. Before now, they priced you like pepper. But right now, I think everybody is seeing that Ibadan is no longer what it used to be. 

“I was saying to someone that ‘If you don’t move fast, Ibadan will leave you behind.’ Somebody came into the city recently, he’d been out of town for a while and he said, ‘Mo fe e sonu. I almost got lost, Ibadan has changed.’ I am a proper Ibadan boy from Oritamerin, I have been here all my life. So, I have seen the change and I am glad that I am still here.”

According to Agboola, the administration of Governor Makinde has been a big blessing to the people Oyo State.  

He said, “He made a young person Commissioner for Youth and Sports. That has encouraged some of us that we are not just among the number, we are a part of the government. It means that the government is thinking about us for us to have a young person as Commissioner for Youth and Sports. That stands out for me.”

He added, “The enabling environment for us to thrive also does it for me. I am glad that we can now boast of the city of Ibadan. Before now, it was not like that. I remember going to Lagos one time for an event. After the event, people came to me to ask where I was from. When I told them I was from Ibadan they said, ‘It is not possible.’ I said, ‘What do you mean it is not possible?’ I told them to come to Oyo State to see what is going on here.

“To a large extent, the current administration in Oyo State has done very well. I have a mother who was a civil servant, she is retired now. When the current Governor came in, my mother started to say a lot about how the pensions, gratuity and all of those things were being paid. So, the current administration has done really well.

“I will also say this; I have been here all my life. For the first time, I was able to perform at a government function in Oyo State. It had never happened till the current administration came in. This idea of Omituntun Praise Concert gave me that opportunity to be able to stand in front of dignitaries to perform. That in a way has added value to my brand, it has given me more visibility. I remember the last edition we had was televised live on BCOS TV (Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State), a lot of people called and said, ‘Babatunmise, you are now a big boy o. Will you be able to take what we used to pay you?’ I told them that my price has gone up. We can say that because of what we have benefitted from that. Governor Makinde has done really well. It can only get better and better. But of course, we must say that we are glad.”  

Babatunmise Agboola’s verdict: “Governor ‘Seyi Makinde is a go-getter who does not talk too much.”

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